How to Read the Landscape - Robert Yarham

An easily accessible, highly illustrated guide to the geology, geography and geomorphology that form landscapes.Interest in the environment has never been greater and yet most of us have little knowledge of the 4 billion years of history that formed it. With this book, learn about the principles of geology, geography and geomorphology, and discover how a basic understanding of geological timescales, plate tectonics and landforms can help you ''read'' the great outdoors. This is a highly illustrated book with a very accessible text that beautifully illuminates the landscape around us.